Piper211 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hey guys, bit slow getting on the MEPD forums with this build thread, I do have a thread on the southern cross garrison that is more chronological, but i'll show where im at Im very lucky to have VF2112 helping me through this or else Id have no idea Starting with where im at, i have a pack thats about 90% done, and I now have the parts to finish it so i'll get some work done this week heres the frame unpainted heres it painted, its got a bronze undercoat with black over the top to sand off and help with a weathered appearance, same with the tupperware seed trays I got rid of the maccas frozo cup later half assembled, already contemplating changing the exhaust port cistern from Gordonator, radio made using 3mm black abs and using apeers' template Next is the t-21 using pandatroopers template and guide, made with 18mm mdf, 3mm mdf and 6mm ply, some 32mm dowell, pvc pipe, still have a bit to do but once again, its getting there and now onto the MTK armour and the first real lot of questions excited as a boy on christmas morning opening the box after a lot of help from Vince, this was day 1's effort, thighs arent attached to anything which is why they are falling down, #ShamelessBathroomSelfie okay so the question is, do i need to trim another inch off each side, so snap and top split rivet are visable or for approval will i just need to show that they are there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Off to a good start brother....cool to see a scratch build type pack. Brings me back to my first one....luckily you have Gordon's cistern available now....we used hamburger stackers and pipe back in those days lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper211 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 So it's a good enough 'loose interpretation' for trooping? Cant wait to get more work done though, willing to take all tips and pointers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 if you look through mepd forums the way you look through SCG forum you'll be a pro in no time Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper211 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 okay guys, heres where im at so far, besides the belt not being high enough, are there any major issues for basic approval? side 1 by apiper211, on Flickr back by apiper211, on Flickr side 2 by apiper211, on Flickr front by apiper211, on Flickr waist up by apiper211, on Flickr no bucket by apiper211, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looking awesome Andrew As I said though all I can see is a few minor fitting details and some black tape on your lower seed trays/lunchbox and you should be good Maybe some adjustment in the crotch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper211 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 okay, these are the approval pics taken for basic approval side 2 by apiper211, on Flickr with e11 by apiper211, on Flickr side 1 by apiper211, on Flickr back by apiper211, on Flickr bucket off by apiper211, on Flickr chest up by apiper211, on Flickr front by apiper211, on Flickr any comments guys, might be looking into lowering the ammo belt on the leg, see how it goes with approval though, might be a bit of a wait as our approval officer is flying over for celebrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper211 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 also i redid the velcro on the calves, and have mostly finished painting the T-21, added a couple of staples in my pack straps so they wont come undone again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Piper211 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 heres the t-21, i think i just need telephone cable, metal details for cleaning kit in stock and a shoulder strap T-21 90% done by apiper211, on Flickr T-21 90% done 2 by apiper211, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Awesome work pad wan nice weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper211 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Okay, after having to trim down the forearms a bit. I have now been approved. just waiting on my numbers to come through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper211 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Also here's a link to pics if people are interested http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/andrew_piper1/library/Approval%20shots%20mk%202?sort=3&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vf2112 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nice brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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